Sack for storing and dispensing bulk dry materials

Abstract

An improved sack for storing and dispensing bulk dry materials is provided, in which conventional bottom located discharge tubes are replaced by a cuttable patch integral with the sack and overlying an opening in the bottom thereof. At the point of delivery of the sack contents, the patch is cut or sliced open manually or mechanically to allow for the outflow of materials.

1 . In a sack or other container for use in the storage and eventual dispensing of bulk dry materials, of the kind which is filled at the top and emptied from the bottom thereof, the improvement comprising:
 a bottom opening in the sack or container of a peripheral configuration selected to permit desired outflow of said bulk dry materials; and   a cuttable patch overlying said opening and integral with the bottom of said sack or container.   
   
   
       2 . The bulk sack of  claim 1 , wherein said patch is fabricated of a cross-laminated high density polyethylene plastic. 
   
   
       3 . The bulk sack or container according to  claim 2 , wherein said opening is of a generally rectangular perimetrical configuration with convexly curved, smoothly merging sides. 
   
   
       4 . The bulk sack or container according to  claim 2 , wherein said patch is of a cruciform shape.